Spicy Beef Noodles with Asparagus

Today I had a hankering for noodles – tasty spicy fried noodles. With that desire and having asparagus available from earlier this week, I decided using thin sliced beef and red pepper would be perfect for my fried noodles. I picked up a package of Fortune Yakisoba Hot and Spicy Stir Fry Noodles at the local store to use as the base for my spicy fried noodles. These noodles are available in the refrigerated section and are simple to prepare – simply soak in hot water, drain well and stir fry. The rest of this recipe is a basic stir fry with one twist – I added Tom Yum Paste to the sauce mix. Are you ready to prepare something delicious and healthy in less than 30 minutes? I am!

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Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

6 oz thin sliced beef, cut into ¾ inch strips
1 7.7 oz package of Fortune Yakisoba Hot and Spicy Noodles
1 cup asparagus, cut into 2 inch lengths
½ red pepper, julienned
1 celery stalk, sliced diagonally
½ small yellow onion, sliced radially
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Tom Yum Paste
3 tbsp peanut oil, divided
sesame oil (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the noodles per the package directions, soak in how water to loosen, drain well, and set aside.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high/medium high heat.
Add 1 tbsp peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
Add the beef and stir fry until the pink is gone, approximately 2 minutes.
Remove beef to a bowl and add another tablespoon of peanut oil, swirl to coat the bottom.
Add the asparagus and stir fry approximately 90 seconds.
Add the red pepper, celery, and onion, stir fry vegetables approximately 2 minutes and remove to a bowl.
Add the last tablespoon of peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
Add the noodles and stir fry approximately 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and stir fry an additional minute until fragrant.
Reduce heat to medium/medium high and add the sauce packet from the noodles with ½ cup of water mixed with the tom yum paste.
Toss the sauce to coat the noodles and stir fry approximately 1 minute.
Add the beef and vegetables, toss to reheat and coat completely.
Remove to a large plate or bowl and garnish as desired.

Notes

While the package states the noodle sauce mix is Hot and Spicy, I did not find it overwhelming. I added the tom yum paste to increase the heat level and add robustness to the overall flavor. The asparagus can be replaced with other vegetables - specifically bok choy, green beans or broccoli flowerets. Garnishes of scallions, sesame seeds, sesame oil, or chili oil can be used to enhance the dish to your specific liking. I invite you to experiment and allow your taste buds to guide you!

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Prepare the noodles per the package directions, soak in how water to loosen, drain well, and set aside. Heat a wok or large skillet over high/medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

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Add the beef and stir fry until the pink is gone, approximately 2 minutes.

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Remove beef to a bowl and add another tablespoon of peanut oil, swirl to coat the bottom.

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Add the asparagus and stir fry approximately 90 seconds.

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Add the red pepper, celery, and onion.

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Stir fry vegetables approximately 2 minutes and remove to a bowl. Add the last tablespoon of peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

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Add the noodles and stir fry approximately 2 minutes.

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Add the garlic and stir fry an additional minute until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium/medium high and add the sauce packet from the noodles with 1/2 cup of water mixed with the tom yum paste. Toss the sauce to coat the noodles and stir fry approximately 1 minute.

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Add the beef and vegetables, toss to reheat and coat completely.

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Remove to a large plate or bowl and garnish as desired.

While the package states the noodle sauce mix is Hot and Spicy, I did not find it overwhelming. I added the tom yum paste to increase the heat level and add robustness to the overall flavor. The asparagus can be replaced with other vegetables – specifically bok choy, green beans or broccoli flowerets. Garnishes of scallions, sesame seeds, sesame oil, or chili oil can be used to enhance the dish to your specific liking. I invite you to experiment and allow your taste buds to guide you!